Redwood National Park is unique in that it encompasses multiple parks across the northwestern coast of California. Must-visit areas include Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California's oldest state ...

Amelia Edelman Sonoma Coast State Park is a swath of land that ... rugged shorelines and coastal prairies dot the area. The California Department of Parks and Recreation doesn't recommend swimming ...

A large swath of what had long been private land on Northern California’s Lost Coast is now slated for public access. The 5-square-mile parcel called Lost Coast Redwoods was acquired this month by the ...

The parks will be closed from Wednesday evening to at least Saturday morning. The Santa Cruz Wharf will also close on Friday.